Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 442,000
- against 249,400
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 550 nits
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Xiaomi Redmi 12, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- against 1,600 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,000 Best value | 249,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 446 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,441 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver, Green, Purple | Black, Blue, Silver, Cyan, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 168.1 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 198.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.09 W/kg | 1.06 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 13C 5G | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 23124RN87G, 23124RN87I, 23124RN87C | 23053RN02A, 23053RN02Y, 23053RN02I, 23053RN02L, 23077RABDC |
